Latest earthquakes near Bergen, Vestland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bergen, Vestland, Norway, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bergen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bergen, it will show up within minutes.
Bergen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bergen, Vestland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bergen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bergen during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bergen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bergen occurred on Mar 21, 2022 06:32 local time (Europe/Oslo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) north-west of Bergen, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bergen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bergen, Vestland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bergen.
Nearest earthquakes from Bergen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bergen, Vestland. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bergen.
When was the last earthquake in Bergen, Vestland?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bergen on the afternoon of October 4, 2024 at 13:54 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east of Bergen at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bergen, Vestland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bergen, Vestland?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bergen on the morning of March 21, 2022 at 06:32 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 204km northwest of Bergen at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bergen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bergen, Vestland?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bergen. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
